Need Advice ASAP *******

[LL - NY]

Cat,

I would not recommend sinking an additional $6K let alone $2200 into
the old 200, she has served you well. Although I rather hesistate to 
go this route (they're also getting old), I'd recommend looking for 
an Audi 100CS/A6  (1992 through '96) V6 automatic. They're actually
much more reliable, have essentially the same seats and more up
to date amenities to your 200. The only issue is the newest of them
is now 10 model years old, although that will hold their price (way) down. 
That does hurt in a way, as you'll have a tough time securing a loan for
a 10 year old car. Have the car throughly checked out before buying it,
however, your husband will thank you.

Best of luck to you,

LL - NY

On 7/22/05, subscriptions <subscriptions at globalape.com> wrote:
> I feel for you.  But what to do depends on several factors which you
> have to evaluate.
> 
> What model and how old it is ?
> In this state you would not get much $$ for it, however if you try to
> find a good mechanic (recommended by several experienced people) in your
> area and a used engine you might be able to do it perhaps for $2000
> depending on the cost of the engine.  EX: if the engine is an old 5 cyl.
> 
> If the cost ends up being much more than the value of your car (in good
> shape) it's probably not worth repairing.  I say much more because if
> you do get a used car, it's not going to be perfect, unless you are very
> very lucky!  So most probably you will have to spend a bit to get it
> ship shape.
> 
> Most important is to get a way from the dealership and to find a
> reliable and trustworthy mechanic.  I know those mechanics are hard to
> find but the are out there.
> 
> What area are you in?
> 
> If you do not get any advice regarding a good mechanic from this list
> try www.audiworld.com in their forums.  AudiWorld has some area related
> forums but most people hang out in the model/category of the car they own.
> 
> Good luck.
> 
> Cat ^. .^ ~ wrote:
> 
> > I had a problem with my car in Phoenix, which about 2.5 hours away.
> > Having just lost my drivers license/credit I didn't have
> > license/credit cards with me and about $100 cash.   My car started to
> > over heat and it just wouldn't seem to cool down very well.   I called
> > my husband to come and pick me up, as I wanted to leave it at the Audi
> > dealership which was just a few miles away.    He refused and told me
> > to drive home, and no matter how much water I kept adding and how many
> > times I stopped to let the car cool off--it took me from 9 p.m. to 5
> > p.m. to make a two hour drive.   The dealership just called me and
> > said that coolant gets in the pistons after sitting overnight, etc.,
> >
> > I really love this car and with back surgery is the most comfortable
> > car for me to drive.   So of course I cried for an hour when I got the
> > news from the dealership that it will be not $2,200 to fix, as
> > originally thought, but $6,000 or more!!!   I don't know what to do
> > at     I would like to fix the car and am wondering whether putting a
> > used motor in it would be a reasonable choice??
> >
> > Or just take the seats out and try to find another Audi.   Or forget
> > that and just get another car of any sort for now and look for
> > something else later.
> >
> > I absolutely have to have a car with working AC that is half way
> > comfortable as I am a realtor.  The worst part is that I don't have my
> > first closing until sometime in August.    So we are in a position
> > that we are going to have to borrow the funds.    So no  alternative
> > looks good at this point.
> >
> > Suggestions would be most appreciated.
> >
> >
> 
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